Howarth Trust Inc
Howarth Trust Inc is a private foundation based in Everett, Washington. The organization was established in 1962 and operates as a volunteer-led grantmaking foundation serving the local community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$231K
+12.4% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in the following areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Housing and supportive housing
- Women's shelters
- Charter schools
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation supports organizations through grants, capital commitments, scholarships, and program funding. Notable support includes tuition assistance programs and community initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$41 (based on 2024 data)
Average Grant
$41 (based on 2024 data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives within Washington State, with a particular focus on Everett and the surrounding Snohomish County area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $3,227,718
- Total revenues: $895,865
- Total expenses: $240,290
- Expense ratio: 26.8% of total revenue spent on programs
Investment Income:
- Investment income and dividends (2023): $53,806
- Total grants and contributions (2023): $461,988
Asset Growth: Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,364,875 | $3,227,718 | $2,954,335 |
| Revenue | $422,238 | $895,865 | $75,916 |
| Expenses | $285,081 | $240,290 | $255,257 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $232,340 | $206,518 | $213,375 |
| Net Investment Income | $375,058 | $400,105 | $34,034 |
| Distributable Amount | $253,829 | $197,089 | $205,562 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of trustees with no paid staff:
- G Paul Carpenter (President)
- H Roy Yates (Vice President)
- Elizabeth Campbell (Secretary/Trustee)
- Mary Ellen Denman (Trustee)
- Thomas Lane (Trustee)
- Dan Gunderson (Trustee)
Board members serve without compensation and contribute volunteer hours to the foundation's operations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CAMPBELL | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| H ROY YATES | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| MARY ELLEN DENMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| G PAUL CARPENTER | PRESIDENT | 0.75 | — |
| THOMAS LANE | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| DAN GUNDERSON | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively support local organizations in Everett and Snohomish County. Recent capital commitments reflect ongoing investment in education, housing, and human services initiatives within the region.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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